What are the responsibilities and job description for the Camp Lakota Equestrian Supervisor position at Girl Scouts Of Greater Los Angeles?
Position Information
Pay: $130 per day
Estimated Dates of Employment: June 2025-August 2025
Company Overview
Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles (GSGLA) is the largest girl-serving nonprofit agency in the Los Angeles region. Our mission is to build girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. www.girlscoutsla.org.
Our core values of Integrity, Clarity of Purpose, Accountability and Respect represent how we behave on a day-to-day basis. These are the specific behaviors that are imperative and encouraged in our company culture.
We are committed to building a diverse staff that reflects the communities we work alongside, and we value diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplace.
We encourage all qualified individuals to apply, and strongly encourage people from underrepresented groups to apply. In addition, reach out to us if you are a candidate whose disability prevents you from being able to complete our online application.
Position Summary
To further the mission of the camp through the planning, delivery, and supervision of equestrian program activities and events. The Equestrian Supervisor will design and deliver program activities that are safe, fun, and appropriate to the campers age and abilities. This position will work in partnership with the Wrangler Supervisor to plan and deliver a robust equestrian program. The Equestrian Supervisor will supervise activity specialists assigned to the equestrian center. They will assist in the management of the overall camp operation under the direction of the Camp Director.
GSGLA Lakota Overnight Camp
The Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles Camp Lakota is a state of the art, recently updated residential camp. Located just ninety miles from downtown Los Angeles, this premier camp site will host a full summer camp season. The camp will focus on providing a stand-out girl-led experience for campers of all ages and communities across our 6,272 square mile footprint. The camp offers a variety of specialty activities including a high ropes challenge course, horseback riding, swimming, and archery.
The camp operates with daily exposure to various weather conditions and animals such as bugs, raccoons, and other wilderness animals common to the area.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
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Plan, direct, and supervise a safe, innovative, and fun equestrian program under the direction of the Outdoor Program Supervisor.
- Coordinate (with the help of equestrian specialists) schedules that meet camp goals.
- Work with the Wrangler Supervisor to evaluate equestrian abilities of campers and staff.
- Deliver progressive and creative equestrian program activities.
- Plan tailored programs for each village that are specific to camper programs
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Train and supervise equestrian specialists.
- Work with the Wrangler Supervisor to establish training and processes to be implemented into the equestrian program.
- Assist in the planning and implementation of staff training.
- Train equestrian specialists and camp staff in their equestrian program responsibilities.
- Schedule, supervise, and evaluate equestrian specialists to provide a safe and high-quality program.
- Work with the Wrangler Supervisor to assist them in the management of the physical facilities and equipment in the equestrian program area.
- Set up equestrian center areas.
- Conduct pre-season and end-of-season inventory, and store equipment prioritizing safety.
- Check equipment and report maintenance requests to the GSGLA Camp Director.
- Conduct a daily check of equipment for safety, cleanliness, and good repair.
- Submit orders for equipment and supplies when needed, ensuring timely arrival of materials.
- Survey the equestrian area daily and keep the area free of hazards and debris.
- Follow and promote safety processes that follow GSGLA and our equestrian contracts details.
- Participate as a member of the camp staff team.
- Attend all camp staff meetings.
- Assist in the planning of any special events at or near the equestrian center.
- Provide check in/out support and outstanding customer service to families.
- Sitting with assigned villages at mealtime to ensure campers are involved and eating.
- Helping assigned village staff at mealtimes
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Must be 21 years of age.
- Must have prior experience in facilitating an equestrian program in an overnight camp setting.
- Ability to mount and dismount campers and/or yourself on a 16.2 hand horse with no assistance.
- Must possess and maintain a valid CPR/First Aid Certification throughout the positions employment dates. Training will be available.
- Must submit a basic health history form as set by the American Camping Association.
- Must be committed to work the entire camp season and attend pre-camp training.
- Needs to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to the activity.
- Needs to traverse and move several miles daily, at various grades, elevations, and on uneven terrain.
- Possess endurance including prolonged standing, some bending, stooping, and stretching.
- Needs to sustain activity at 6,000 feet (1830 meters) in elevation.
- Ability to lift to 50 lbs. periodically. If more, the incumbent must request assistance.
- Must be able to live in a rustic camp setting and work flexible hours.
The preceding functions have been provided as examples of the types of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind work assignments.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Recommended Education, Training and Experience
- College credits in health, child development, education, psychology, or related field.
- Prior supervision of an equestrian program in an overnight camp setting.
- Certifications related to horseback riding.
GSGLA Employee Requirements
- Comply with state-mandated reporter training
- Attend GSGLA signature events and/or other activities as assigned
Vaccination Policy
Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles requires its employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to certain exemptions as required by law. New hires working at Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles must be fully vaccinated upon hire. Please contact the People & Culture Department for a copy of the vaccination policy.
Salary : $130
